Gaya absolutely changed my life, and I cannot recommend her more highly. I had a new diagnosis, and I didn't like any of the potentially painful and invasive options that my doctor offered. I decided to give acupuncture a try first and am so glad I did. I experienced relief after my very first session with Gaya. I've now been seeing her for about 8 months, and my doctor ordered a new set of scans. I got the results yesterday, and there is clear improvement. I've never experienced such immediate, lasting, and profound results with any provider before. Gaya has also helped me with the more mundane things that pop up from time to time, like headaches and back pain. She also unblocked my ear once when I was sick and had to fly the next day - I did not know acupuncture could do that! The acupuncture experience itself is lovely. Gaya is empathetic, patient, and uplifting. She provides information on herbs and dietary/lifestyle changes that keep me balanced and healthy between sessions. She explains what she is doing, and I never feel rushed. After she inserts the needles, she offers a short meditation with aromatherapy and a dream pillow, and she can strike the gongs in the room before she leaves. I always say yes to everything and leave feeling peaceful and at ease. From a practical perspective, Gaya is an excellent communicator. It's easy to schedule appointments with her, and she is responsive and reliable. Gaya is such a talented provider as well as a kind person. I am incredibly grateful to have met her. read more

I've been going through soo much with my health I feel sooo lucky to have found Dr.Gayatri Bhatnagar! She has been soo nurturing and thorough with all my acupuncture treatments, she also guides me through a meditation which helps me go deeper into my healing process. Gayatri always takes her time to help me understand the process and gives amazing nutritional recommendations to help the healing process as well w/ her back ground in Ayurveda. I HIGHLY recommend her services to whoever truly wants to heal Thank you sooo much!!! read more

Gaya is incredible! I originally went to see her for sciatic pain and within one treatment my pain had substantially subsided. She is so kind and really listened to me when I was telling her about my pain and how it affected my daily life. We're now working on increasing my fertility and I've noticed changes in just a few sessions. read more

I came to Gaya a year after my car accident and several months of physical therapy. I never had acupuncture before and I was a little nervous but hopeful. Before she started my treatment, she had me fill out a questionnaire to document all of my injuries. I had a lot of pain in my shoulder and both knees. I was in physical therapy for a year for my shoulder and a several ofmonths for my knees with little improvement. Gaya spent time not only talking about my injuries but also explaining her treatment procedures. She provided a multifaceted approach to my healing that included acupuncture, Ayurveda, and aroma therapy in a beautiful spa like setting. She listens to my concerns and utilized a healing program to maximize my healing. I actually look forward to my weekly visits not only because I enjoy our conversations but because I actually feel better afterwards. For the first time in over a year I'm getting better!! read more

I have been receiving acupuncture from various practitioners for over 30 years in the SF Bay Area, and of the many I've worked with, Gaya is hands down, one of the best!! I started working with Gaya in May of 2022. My goal was to ease into the process of tapering off an SSRI I'd been on for 10 years. With her care, knowledge base, and expertise, she helped make the journey as smooth and painless as it could possibly be. Now we focus on balance, clarity, and general well being, With some pain management thrown in for good measure. Some of the things that make a treatment with Gaya stand out for me are: 1) Her intake and table side manner 2) Her wholistic approach, drawing not only from traditional Chinese medicine, but also incorporating Ayruvedic practices and aromatherapy 3) Her natural intuition, coupled with keen logic, in assessing various conditions, and coming up with effective treatment plans for them read more

I highly recommend Gaya for anyone looking to explore the benefits of acupuncture in a nurturing environment. I can't express how grateful I am to her. Gaya is an acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese medicine, Ayurveda and Tibetan medicine and definitely a master in her art. Her understanding and care for my needs were exceptional. She took the time to explain the acupuncture process clearly and made sure I felt comfortable. The treatment made me feel both relaxed and energized, a rare and delightful sensation! The process was comfortable and the atmosphere at the clinic complemented the overall healing experience perfectly. I left feeling better than I have in ages and am looking forward to my next appointment. read more

I've been a loyal client of Gaya for many years. I can attest to the consistently exceptional service she provides. She is a phenomenal healer and she seamlessly blends acupuncture with an extensive knowledge of herbs tailored to your needs. Her expertise and compassionate approach have significantly improved my overall well-being. There have been many times when her sessions have been a lifesaver! The most beautiful thing is the passion she has for her work is palpable, and it's more than a job to her - it's a mission to help others. I am grateful for her powerful and holistic sessions. Top-notch acupuncture services! I highly recommend her! read more

where do I start? Idk, maybe Gayatri works for some, but I've seen a few acupuncturists in my day and this was different. I had spent a reasonable amount of effort on the intake forms, well and good. But she seemed to spend less than two minutes reading them. Oh well, I'd probably prefer to explain what's going on (on my first visit, mind you), but she spent mere minutes there too. my impression was that she was in a hurry, had some place to be. I almost asked her. Anyway, after hurriedly finding out the location of pains, she came back and quickly inserted far more (mostly painful) needles than I've ever had. Different method of acupuncture apparently. No discussion of treatment plan or the slightest delve into what was possibly going on in any one area. when I did try to talk, I was generally cut off mid-sentence, before I could finish my thought, with patronizing new age phrases. Again, seemed like she had somewhere else to be. Im sure I can easily find better. I don't know about y'all. That's just my experience. Good luck, everybody. read more

It really is just not possible to rate Dr. Bhatnagar highly enough. As a practitioner, Gaya truly makes me feel seen, heard, and held. She is warm, friendly, responsive, and always takes time to check in with me about my needs for a particular session. In addition to being just a genuinely kind person, she's also an incredibly effective acupuncturist. I have to admit that I came to my first session with a healthy bit of skepticism; eight years ago, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (ultimately, only one in a constellation of inflammatory chronic illnesses), and after experiencing near-constant debilitating pain ever since- the kind of pain that makes it impossible to get out of bed some days, and the most ordinary tasks excruciatingly painful on most other days-I decided to give it a shot. I had tried literally everything else, and was just about at the end of my rope. I began seeing Gaya for treatment in December, hoping for some relief, but but not really expecting a huge impact. At my most recent rheumatology check up (February), however, my Rheumatologist confirmed that my inflammatory markers are "near normal" for the first time since I was diagnosed. I can walk up stairs again! I can put real shoes on my feet! There's just no review or rating that can express how wonderful that is. Highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend. read more

5 stars is not enough to rate what Gaya offers. Her genuine care for her patients is very apparent in the thoroughness, consideration, gentleness and kindness that she offers. As Rachel said, she possesses a wealth of knowledge from her extensive trainings in Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, Nutrition and much more, which allows her to specifically help each patient on their unique healing path. In my treatments with her I have felt very cared for, and experienced much needed relief, emotionally and physically. She has also educated me on the effect of some foods that I thought to be healthy, but were actually causing an inflammatory response in the body(which can cause depression, fatigue, etc.). This information has helped me to make decisions that leave me feeling more energized, happy and good physically :) I highly recommend her work! read more

I had suffered with a painful shoulder impingement for over two years. I tried physical therapy, cortisone, chiropractic, massage and finally acupuncture. I should have tried that first. Within a few days of Gayatri's treatment I began to notice substantial improvement. I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel to 100% function again. Thank you Gayatri. read more

I've known Gaya for close to 5 years and came to her for help through a health crisis. You cannot find a more caring, empathetic, knowledgeable and experienced therapist. She is unique in her field in that she has experience in both Chinese traditional medicine and Ayurvedic medicine having been trained since she was young. You won't find this in most acupuncturists. After she helped me through my recovery I continued to see her regularly for general well-being. Then as I experienced for a while shoulder pain from a pinched nerve (computer typing related) she again worked her special kind of magic and helped ease the pain tremendously. She provided the tools as well for me to prevent it from coming back. I highly recommend Gaya for anyone wanting to learn how to take better care of their health and for pain management. I guarantee you will not regret it and will come away feeling better. Gaya is one of those special people that truly cares for her patients like you're her family member. Go see her soon!! read more

Gaya is a true healer. She is possesses a wealth of knowledge that is well rounded and rooted in her years of study and experience. She is thorough, patient, kind, and offers individual paths to healing. She is a good listener and will work with you to make you comfortable and able to heal in the way you envision, whether that is holistically or with a combination of Eastern and Western medicine. Gaya has been instrumental in helping me "be well" (a mantra she says as you leave sessions with her). This is what she offers... she helps you "be well" from your current state. She supports your health and healing with an abundance of medical knowledge coupled with a spirit that was born to help others heal. I look forward to my weekly visits with Gaya so much. She has helped heal my inflammatory bowel disease, enabled me to heal a herniated disk in my back without medication, and she offers me guidance on herbs and diet. Gaya also brings a whole-body healing aura to what she does. She will address you as a whole system: mind, body, and soul. read more

I was very lucky when I selected a random name out of a list of providers through my insurance and found Devi Acupuncture! After my first appointment I was totally convinced Gayatri would be able to help me. It is clear she is passionate about her work and highly qualified to perform it. She is an excellent communicator and has a deep understanding about wellness and medicine. Since receiving a few months of treatment from her I have not experienced any of the symptoms I was having. And If any of them come back, I will return to Gaya again. I am so happy to have found her! read more

Amazing! Gaya is fantastic at what she does. She takes the time to get to know each patient and their needs. She is so kind and helpful and I am now a lifetime patient! read more

Gaya is really the BEST at what she does! I cannot recommend her enough! She has been treating me for a couple of months now--mainly for painful menstrual cramps--with needles as well as with prescribed herbal formulas, not to mention the lovely choice of meditative music that plays during my restful time with aromatherapy and beautiful crystals! She is extremely professional, caring and has advised me on a number of habits--eating and otherwise--for the betterment of my health and it has worked! The menstrual pain gradually subsided as well, though I still go see her for my body's upkeep! I've never felt healthier! read more